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UN experts have reiterated serious concerns about the ill-treatment of inmates in Belarus, particularly political prisoners subjected to harsh conditions and potential disappearances. They welcomed recent amnesty but noted that …
UN Experts Alarmed by Ongoing Human Rights Violations in Belarus Read More
The Expert Consultation proceedings on the Draft UN Declaration for the Rights of People of African Descent have been released, highlighting discussions from March 2024 that addressed structural racism and …
Release of Consultation Proceedings on Rights of People of African Descent Read More
The ACLU, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch have issued an open letter urging US universities to respect students’ rights to protest. Concerns were raised about excessive use of force …
Universities Must Safeguard Student Protesting Rights Amid Rising Activism Read More
Michael O’Flaherty, the EU human rights commissioner, has expressed serious concerns over the plight of refugees and migrants stranded in the buffer zone in Cyprus. He criticized the Cypriot government …
Concerns Raised Over Refugee Treatment in Cyprus by EU Human Rights Commissioner Read More
Hoda Abdelmonem has been arbitrarily detained for six years, facing new charges after completing her previous sentence. Despite serious health issues, she faces ongoing legal battles, highlighting systemic abuses in …
Call for Immediate Release of Hoda Abdelmonem after Six Years of Arbitrary Detention Read More
Western envoys in Kenya are alarmed by reports of arbitrary arrests and disappearances as Kenya assumes its seat on the UN Human Rights Council. Amid rising violence and government crackdowns …
International Concerns Mount as Kenya Enters UN Human Rights Council Read More
Jonathan Kuttab, a noted Palestinian Christian advocate and human rights lawyer, is visiting Phoenix to discuss human rights issues involving the U.S., Palestine, and Israel. His talks at various locations …
A Call for Justice: Jonathan Kuttab’s Visit to Phoenix Read More
Western envoys in Kenya are alarmed by rising reports of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances, urging investigations as Kenya joins the UN Human Rights Council. While promising support for political …
Concerns Over Human Rights Violations As Kenya Joins UN Council Read More
Fouad Abdelmoumni, a Moroccan human rights activist, was arrested for criticizing the government during French President Macron’s visit. Prosecutors are investigating him for allegedly spreading false information, potentially leading to …
Moroccan Authorities Detain Activist During Tense Diplomatic Visit Read More
Western diplomats in Kenya have raised alarms over arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances as the nation joins the UN Human Rights Council. Human rights groups note rampant abuses against critics, …
Western Concerns Rise Over Human Rights Abuses as Kenya Joins UN Council Read More